11.15.07

Separate and Discuss-on: Split into your 4 categories of what you believe is the most important factor for determining success in life and discuss your answers to the question.

In your groups, fill out your first attempt at the Issue Analysis Form to determine just how well grounded your opinions are.

What else would you need in order to debate these topics?

Switching gears: How have the 30-minute-expert blogging sessions enabled you to understand new topics for debate? What more would you need in order to crystallize your opinions about censorship and copyright?

Extensions: Read your Multi-cultural novel.

Core 2:

Quiz-on: Why couldn’t Cassie understand Big Ma’s actions in Strawberry after Mr. Simms pushed her into the road? (Hint: Cassie’s mother had to explain them to her.)